Identity

The focus of freshman year is identity or recognition of the self. Essential questions that you will explore:

Who am I? What makes me unique? Who can I become? How can I develop study skills to successfully navigate high school? How do I find my voice, passion and confidence? How do I develop resilience? How do I build character and become my best self? How can I discover my inner beauty? How do I connect with my spiritual core?

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE CURRICULUM :

Freshmen Ropes Course:

Modeled after the ideas in Angela Duckworth’s Grit and Carol Dweck‘s Mindset. How do we challenge ourselves? How do we develop a Growth Mindset?

HASHKAFA:

Finding the Tzelem Elokim within each of us. How will we develop our character and middot?

SEFER SHEMOT:

Discovering strength in the face of adversity through an analysis of strong personalities, such as Batya, Yocheved. Moshe, Aharon, Miriam, and Pharaoh.

JEWISH HISTORY:

What can I learn about my Sephardic heritage?

Friendships And Relationships

We are daughters, granddaughters, students, friends. sisters. and Bnot Yisrael. It is these relationships that define us. The focus of our sophomore year is to develop the tools to better connect with others and with Hashem.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL EXPLORE:

How can I be a good friend? How can I respect and appreciate the Tzelem Elokim in others?

How do stand up to peer pressure and maintain a sense of self? How do I build trust with my parents? How can I gain respect from my teachers? How do I understand my role as a Jewish woman?

How can I connect with Hashem?

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE CURRICULUM :

ENGLISH:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Exploring the relationship between the protagonists and antagonists. How do our friends define us?

HALACHA:

Bein Adam Lechaveiro: How should we relate to one another and within society at large?

TEFlLLAH:

How do grow through Tefillah? What core values are represented in Tefillah?

LEARNING CENTER:

Peer tutoring and writing workshops. How do I help my friends succeed? How does this contribute to my success as well?

Leadership And Citizenship

After developing your identities and relationships, you are ready in junior year to look outward. toward citizenship and the core values that motivate and inspire great leaders. As a Jewish nation, we are charged with a dual challenge. At times, we must live and lead by example (Mamlechet Kohanim) while at times we must live as citizens of a nation (Goy Kadosh).

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL EXPLORE:

What does it take to be a leader and/or role model? How do I lead from my core values? How can I live an inspired life as an
Eved Hashem? How does Halacha act as a moral and ethical code for life? Exploring Areivut: what is my responsibility to Yisrael?

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE CURRICULUM : US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS:

What makes a great leader? What are our roles as citizens? How and why should we participate in the democratic process?

SEFER DEVARIM:

Understanding Moshe‘s role as a leader. How did he overcome adversity? How did we develop as a nation through challenges and redemption?

FOUNDATIONS CURRICULUM:

Developing your spiritual potential.

COLOR WAR:

How do we work as a team? What makes powerful generals inspiring?

Goals, Dreams & Making A Difference

As high school seniors, you will begin to reflect on your impact on the world outside the school building. Herein lies the ultimate goal of our school: to guide you towards becoming your best self and living a life dedicated to family, community and purpose. We will support you as you prepare to pursue mission driven lives— lives that are informed by Torah, Mitzvot, Chessed and purpose.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS THAT YOU WILL EXPLORE:

How do create lifelong goals? What career will I pursue? What obstacles will I face? Which have I already overcome? What tools was I given by Hashem, and how do I use them to better the world? How do I live with purpose? How can give back to my family and community?

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE CURRICULUM:

AP English: What is the American Dream in The Great Gatsby? Is this dream fulfilled? Are all dreams possible?

SEFER BEREISHIT:

How did Avraham and Sarah overcome obstacles to pursue their dream of founding the Jewish nation? Economics: How does charity affect supply and demand? How do I balance family and career? How do I choose a career?

SEMINARY AND COLLEGE GUIDANCE:

Which college and seminary are right for met? How do I navigate the application process?

Career Planning Workshop, modeled after David Brooks‘ The Road to Character: “Will you build your life around racking up resume virtues or eulogy virtues?”

By the end of your four years here, it is our hope that you leave with an understanding and appreciation of yourself, your community and your connection to Hashem. We hope you embark on a lifelong journey towards becoming your best self.